Canon SLR Tutorial Site - All About Digital Cameras Canon has published a guide for those who are new to digital SLR cameras called Enjoy! Digital SLR Cameras - Discover The Real Joy Of Photography . This is a nice and easy intro to working with a digital SLR (single lens reflex) camera. Through pictures and tutorials the site offers an astoundingly complete guide to using digital SLRs, covering everything from the physical components of the camera to the principles of camera technology. You'll also find some great tips on composition. To help you navigate the site we've created a detailed table of contents for you. Bon voyage! Part 1 - About The D-SLR Camera Part 2 - Ways To Shoot Part 3 - Quick-and-Easy Great Shots Part 4 - Using Camera Features Part 5 - Printing Photos Part 1 - About The D-SLR Camera This section is like an instruction manual for SLRs. It describes the major parts of digital SLRs and discusses some of the advantages of investing in this technology. Style: According to the site, SLR cameras prioritize shooting ease and flexibility because their design includes a lens mount that enables lens interchangeability. Viewfinder: The advantage of using digital SLRs is that you see clearly what the camera sees, just like point and shoot technology. Lens: This section provides a brief overview of the different major types of lenses that you can play with (i.e.: wide angle, macro, fish-eye, tilt-shift). Response: Describes how SLRs focus instantly while simultaneously allowing forcontinuous shooting. Also gives some pointers on how to hold your camera most effectively. Part 2 - Ways To Shoot This section offers a very comprehensive description of how to manipulate aperture, speed, and sensitivity to obtain the photographic effects you're looking for. Here's a breakdown: Sharp or Not Sharp 1: Introduces the principles of focusing a lens to obtain a clear image. Sharp or Not Sharp 2: Discusses some of the main reasons for blurred shots other than the camera lens being out of focus. Sharp or Not Sharp 3: Explains how sharpness is affected by shooting in direct sunlight
